And speaking of voting, remember that this Tuesday, November 6 is the day for that. We will be hosting four precincts and we plan to give away "quick" breads and coffee, hot chocolate, etc. that day (this is now our reputation in the community - they like it.) Last I heard we have enough bread, but need more volunteers to help that day. See Beth if you can help out. And don't forget to bring your cans of coffee, hot chocolate, etc. if you said you would.
Last weekend was a quick trip up to New York State for the installation service of Bruce and Kim Havens and family in the Calvary Baptist Church in Brewerton, NY. It was a privilege to participate and to see where they are. God has blest them with a great place, wonderful people, and a combined enthusiasm to make a difference for Christ there. Pray for them to do just that.
Our "Trunk or Treat" last Sunday afternoon and evening went well, except we hoped there would be more "treaters" who would visit. Though we had somewhere between 180 and 200, we expected many more. But I have heard from several people that the overall treating time in town was down in their participation as well, and no one seems to know why. I want to commend Bill and Debbie Mace for going out of their way in the preparations for all this - we were ready for many more. And we appreciate all of you who volunteered in many ways to help or contribute. We will utilize some of the excess candy, hot dogs, etc. for the voting day and the upcoming "One Stop Shop" event here on November 10. Thanks, again to all who helped!
This Sunday, November 4 will have a full slate of classes and services all day. ABF's and Sunday School at 9:30 AM, our Morning Worship service at 10:45 AM, and our Communion service at 6:00 PM for Teens and Adults combined. Our children's AWANA ministry will continue as usual at 6:00 PM.
At 10:45 AM we will sing and fellowship, and will begin to turn our thoughts toward a Missions theme this whole month. Remember that your "Faith Promise for Missions" commitment cards are due this Sunday, please remember to turn them in if you haven't already. We will look at Matthew 9:35 - 38 and consider "How Does My Faith Promise to Missions Giving Help?" We will see how it helps us Plan our missions program as it reveals our Pulse for missions. The Plight of missions is desperate in our day, that is why we need to Pray with the heart of Jesus about missions and how we fit into it today. This all ties Faith Promise and Missions together for us all to participate.
In our Communion service we will plan to have testimonies from you as we often do, so please think about how God has worked in your life in the past month and plan to tell us about it ( A-udible B-rief C-hrist centered.) We will also consider the Necessity of our Self Examination from Matthew 26:20 - 25, look it over and do just that to prepare properly for this time.
On Wednesday evenings during our midweek meeting at 7:00 PM in November we plan to pray together, as well as view various missions related video material from some agencies, ministries, and appointees to various fields. I have accumulated several of these cd's and dvd's and felt this would be a good time for us all to view them. They are not only helpful in our understanding, but will help move our hearts to the great work that is out there for us. These are not long, so it won't make these night long. Please consider attending if you have not been in the habit lately. And if you arrive a little late, that is fine. Come in your work clothes, bring your dessert and coffee, and be uplifted in a time of blessing together.
And speaking of prayer, remember little Leah McMichael as she recuperates from another surgery on her palate and her right ear this past Wednesday. Both are painful for her now, but yesterday she seemed to handle it a little better. This is a hard thing for a little four year old, and her parents, too. Hopefully she will be home in the next day or two.
Another item of prayer: our son, Joshua, broke his little finger on his left (non - shooting) hand this past Monday in basketball practice at BBC. We are still not sure how this will affect his involvement in the opening games for the next 4 - 6 weeks, but he will see the doctor again on Tuesday to evaluate it all. Pray for his healing and wisdom as to how much he can and should do. And pray for dad to not tell him any more stories of "the old Cleveland Browns, and how when their finger was broke, sticking out, and bleeding that they just wrapped it up and went right back out there . . ." Oh, I almost forgot - pray that it doesn't interfere with his studies (thanks for the reminder, mom.)
More items are upcoming in the next few weeks, but we will speak of them later. For now plan to prepare your heart and spirit for what the Lord has in store this Sunday. As we plan our clothing, maybe our breakfast, and our giving (we need this bolstered) on Saturday evening, we will be ready for God's blessing on Sunday. Do your part, He is sure to do His!
Pastor Don Workman
Nicholas with his pumpkin making his new "oooh!" face.
The "itsy, bitsy spider" of Kokomo!
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